Mudras

This Presentation deals with ten important Mudras that can result in amaging health benifits.

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Benefits:muderas

Bhujangasana(Serpent
Posture)

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Benefits:Bhujangasana
makes the spine flexible, removes constipation, prevents Arthritis. The
lungs becomes strong. Bhujangasana should be practiced along with Shalabhasana
and Dhanurasana for deriving maximum benefit. Bowel movement is free and
you will not suffer from any major old age problems. You can maintain
good shape of the body throughout the life span. Make it a part of your
daily routine and enjoy life to fullest extent.

Dhanurasana(The
Bow Position)

Obese
people and people with stiff joints and hardened muscles need not try
this asana suddenly. They should practice simpler asanas and gain flexibility
of joints and elasticity of muscles for about a week. They can then
try Dhanurasana.

Benefits:
Since
Dhanurasana is the combination of Bhujangasana and Shalabhasana the
benefits of both these Asanas are derived by Dhanurasana.The fat in
the body specially around the waist is dispersed and hence the waist
is trimmed to proper shape. This asana removes constipation and increases
Jatharagni (the digestive fire). You can get rid of Arthritis by regular
practice of Dhanurasana.

Halasana(The
Plough Posture)

This
asana resembles a plugh, hence the name Halasana. Before trying Halasana
you should practice Khatwangasana for a week. Then bend the back and touch
the floor with the toes as shown in the picture. Hands can be spread on
the floor as in the picture it kept locked near the hand. Breathe out
(Exhale) and draw in your abdomen for easy practice of Halasana. Bend
the back according to your capacity, but do not strain too much. Don't
exceed your limit. Slow and steady practice leads you to success. This
asana should be learnt under expert guidance.

Benefits:
Halasana
makes the spine flexible. Halasana improves the strength of the muscles
and nerves of the spine. Blood circulation to the neck is increased. The
waist becomes free from excess fat. The stomach is pressed well and the
abdominal viscera improve their function. Digestion is improved. Constipation
is removed. Practice of halasana slims the body

Hamsasana(The
Swan Posture)

This
is an easier form of Mayurasana. In Hamsasana, the toes rest on the ground.
The body in this posture should, however, be in a straight-line,. Practice
of Hamsasana helps very much in the practice of Mayurasana.

Benefits:Almost
all the benefits of Mayurasana are derived by Hamsasana. Digestion is
improved. Sluggishness of the liver is removed. Liver enlargement is cured.
Organs of the abdomen and lungs are toned up. All the gastrointestinal
disorders are cured.

Matsyasana (The Fish Posture)

This
asana looks like a fish swimming on water, hence the name Matyasana. Lie
down on the back. Fold the legs as in Padmasana. Raise the back resting
the head on the floor. Hold the toes with the hands. See the elbows touch
the floor. Inhale and remain in Matyasana as long as you can. Then rest
the back on the floor and finally sit in Padmasana and relax.

Benefits:Matyasana
is practiced as a Counter Posture to Sarvangasana is removed by the practice
of Matyasana for half the time you spent for Sarvangasana. For instance
if you practice Sarvangasana for four minutes, you must practice Matyasana
atleast for two minutes.

Matyasana
is a remedy for Asthma, if it is coupled with kriyas like Jala Neti and
Jala Dhouti. In general Matyasana improves the functional efficiency of
the Lungs and the abdominal viscera.

Padahastasana (Hands to Feet)

This
is a forward bending posture. In this posture, the hands are brought down
to touch the legs; hence the name is Padahastasana. While bending forward,
care should be taken to keep the knees straight. Maintain the posture
as shown in the picture for a few seconds In this posture you must Exhale
(breathe out). When you come to normal standing position you must Inhale.
Initially this Asana should be practiced atleast six times. When perfection
is achieved you can stay in the position for a minute.

Benefits:Padahastasana
makes the spine flexible, the thighs strong, removes back pain and constipation.
The benefits of this Asana are similar to those derived from the Paschimottasana.

Shalabhasana (Locust Posture)

This
asana resembles the pose of Locust or Grasshopper. Hence this is called
Shalabhasana. First rest in Makarasana. Then keep the hands below thighs
and raise up both the legs together. The legs should be as straight as
possible. Inhale and remain In this posture for a few seconds and then
relax. Repeat this three to six times initially. After gaining sufficient
experience you can remain in Shalabhasana for a longer duration, at a
stretch. However do not strain beyond your capacity. For easy practice
start with each leg separately for six times. Then you can try raising
both the legs.

Benefits:Shalabhasana
is useful for stomach., Lumber, waist portions and to the legs. Practice
of this asana removes constipation. The waist remains trim if you practice
Shalabhasana regularly.

Sarvangasana (Shoulder
Support)

This
is a posture in which the body is lifted topsy-turvy(upside down) and
entire weight of the body rests on shoulders and elbows. This is useful
for all the organs of the body, hence called Sarvangasana. This is difficult
to practice in the beginning; but could be taken up after practicing the
Khatwangasana for a few days. Practice the posture as shown in the picture
keeping the legs as straight as possible. Eyes should be closed. Breasting
should be slow and normal. The posture may be retained for 30 seconds
in the first week, gradually increasing by 30 seconds every week upto
two minutes. It is enough if the posture is maintained for five minutes
with care. No strain should be felt in the shoulders or in the neck. The
lifting up of the body and brining down should be smooth without any jerks.

Note:
The Counter Posture Matyasana should invariable be
practiced for half the time given for Sarvangasana. If you practice Sarvangasana,
the main posture, for 4 minutes, you must practice Matyasana or Ushtrasana,
the counter - posture for 2 minutes. If this method is strictly adapted,
you are sure to relax the body completely. You feel quite fresh after
practicing the Sarvangasana.

Precaution:Person
with cervical spondylosis, eyetroubales hupertention
(high blood pressure) or heart troubles (coronary diseases) should not
practice Sarvangasana. They must get rid of the disease first and practice
the other simple asanas for about four weeks and then try Sarvangasana.
A woolen blanket or a soft towel may be used below the shoulders and neck.

Benefits:This
is useful for the thyroid glands in the neck. The thyroid tones up the
metabolism of the body. Piles and hernia and other disorders of the pelvic
organs are cured

Sashankasana(The
Crescent Pose)

Sit
in Vajrasana. Lock the hands at the back. Breath out, draw in your abdomen,
bend forward and try to touch floor with the heads as shown in the picture.
Remain in this posture for a few seconds. Then raise the head and sit
in Vajrasana, breathing in slowly. Inhalation and exhalation should be
deep and slow. Repeat the Asana for three times atleast in the beginning.
However you can remain in the asana for a longer duration at a stretch
after sufficient practice.

Benefits:Sashankasana
gives exersize to
the abdominal viscera and improves digestion. This asana makes the spine
and nerves strong . Flexibility of the spine is achieved by this Asana.

Trikonasana (Triangle)

Exhale
and touch the left leg with the right hand keeping both the hands in a
straight line. Similarly touch the right leg with the left hand. This
process should, initially, be continued six times. Then stand erect and
apart as shown in the picture.

Benefits:This
is good for thigh and calf muscles and nerves. This useful to rectify
the marginal defects in the vertebral column.